David Mitchell and food writer Jay Rayner have also pledged their support and Sam Missingham, head of events at HarperCollins, has been trying to raise awareness of the campaign even further by lobbying more writers.

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Some donated signed copies of their books to be auctioned off on eBayto raise funds for the store, while others donated books to restock the shelves in the store itself.

Kate Claughan of the Book Case said on the shop’s Facebook page on Tuesday: ‘Obviously the last few days have been shocking and very difficult, but we have truly been amazed and overwhelmed by the support and solidarity from our customers and the wider publishing and writing community.’

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Kevin Duffy from independent publisher Bluemoose told The Guardian: ‘It’s the people, isn’t it?. The people who run these businesses, [such as] Kate at the Book Case, put more than just time and effort into their shops, it is their passion and love of what they do that makes them special.

‘Their customer service is phenomenal and they go out of their way to help everyone in the community… They are the lifeblood for indies in promoting our new titles and our authors. They do so much. It is these people and their unique talents that make Hebden Bridge a brilliant place to live and be, and without them, a part of Hebden Bridge dies – and we mustn’t let that happen.’

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Kate Claughan of the Book Case has said she is hoping the author’s generosity will enable The Book Case to reopen soon, with its shelves fully stocked.